Macbeth Act I

What does Macbeth consider as he debates whether to pursue the crown?

• The impact on his family

• The moral implications of his actions

• The possibility of failure

• The rewards of being king

How does the theme of "fair is foul, and foul is fair" manifest in these scenes?

• Through the witches' appearance and prophecies

• In Macbeth's honorable deeds leading to dishonorable thoughts

• In the weather conditions described

• All of the above

What title is Macbeth given after the Thane of Cawdor is executed?

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Earl of Glasgow

• Thane of Fife

• Thane of Cawdor

How does Macbeth initially feel about the possibility of becoming king?

• Excited and eager to make it happen.

• Indifferent, as he does not believe it is possible.

• Torn between his ambition and his morals.

• Fearful of the responsibilities it would entail.

What imagery do the witches use in their prophecies?

• Light and darkness

• Fire and water

• Animals and nature

• Fair and foul

Which character is described as "noble" and "worthy" by King Duncan?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

Macbeth and Banquo are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• they are both loyal to Duncan

• they both receive prophecies from the witches

• they both are skilled warriors

• they both believe that the witches' foretellings are the truth

Macbeth is characterized by Duncan according to how he acts in battle. Therefore Duncan can characterize him as manly based on which of the following things?

• he has skill and strength and doesn't need luck

• he has luck on his side and cannot lose

• he steals luck from all others on the battlefield

• he hides from battle and waits until luck is on his side to attack

which of the following is not true about Duncan?

• he is a respected leader

• he wants to protect his people

• he shows appreciation to his lords and subjects

• he disregards the love others feel for him

Why do characters in the play often have to say what time of day it is or ask where people were during a specific point in time?

• it provides the audience with a timeline

• it shows that the characters are confused

• it demonstrates that the characters do not need to pay attention to time

• it lets the characters know when they are late for something